Payroll Officer at Kennedia Consulting Limited

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Payroll Officer

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Industry: HR Consulting

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll Officer to join our team in the HR Consulting industry.
• The ideal candidate will have solid experience managing payroll processes, ensuring statutory compliance, and handling employee compensation records accurately and confidentially.
• Candidates must have prior experience in payroll administration or a closely related role.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within scheduled timelines
• Maintain and update payroll records, employee data, and salary structures
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments
• Ensure compliance with statutory deductions including PAYE, pension, NHF, and other regulatory requirements
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations for management review
• Liaise with finance and HR teams on payroll-related matters
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information and employee records
• Support audits by providing required payroll documentation and reports
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of payroll records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
• 3 - 5 years proven experience as a Payroll Officer or in a related payroll/accounting role
• Previous experience within an HR consulting firm, outsourcing company, or similar environment is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
• Good understanding of Nigerian labor laws, taxation, and statutory remittances
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Salary
Competitive (N300,000 monthly) and based on experience.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: victoria.skinn@kennediaconsulting.net using "Payroll Officer" as the subject of the email.